Long live Emperor Wu!

"Humph."

Everyone knew it was Changsun Wuji from the sound of his voice without even looking.

Recently, because of the affairs in Muzhou and the birth of a child with Wu Rou, the relationship between Changsun Wuji, his biological uncle, and His Majesty has obviously become estranged.

But there was no one else but him who dared to speak openly and sarcastically to a prince.

After Li Shan heard this, he looked at Wu Rou, and Wu Rou also looked suspicious and curious.

He sighed slightly, sat upright, and said with an open-minded attitude:

"Brother, please tell me."

When King Wu Li Ke heard this, he couldn't bear it, but he still said decisively:

"I know that your Majesty is not to blame for what happened in Muzhou. Moreover, today is my nephew's full moon celebration, so it is inappropriate to say this.

But when I came back from Muzhou, I saw with my own eyes the miserable situation of the people in Muzhou, and when I saw the peace and tranquility in Chang'an City again, I couldn't bear to compare the two."

Changsun Wuji was sitting on the lower right hand side, glanced at him coldly, his thin face showed aloofness and disdain, and said:
"Do you think Chang'an is peaceful? From what King Wu means, does he want the rebels to come to Chang'an?"

King Wu gritted his teeth and said nothing, very angry.

Emperor Li Shan spoke gently, but his voice carried the quiet majesty of a superior:
"Listen to what the emperor has to say."

King Wu Li Ke's voice was filled with confusion and sadness, and he raised his hands and continued:

"Your Majesty, the report is just that there was a disaster in a certain place at a certain time, and a series of numbers of people, how many people died, how many people rebelled, and how many people were scattered.

When His Majesty saw these figures, he was more angry at the failure of the government's political performance and the mistakes it had made. He hated himself for the fact that he had worked so hard but still made the people feel rebellious.

But it would be different if you saw it with your own eyes. Seeing it with your own eyes, those numbers are parents, children, wives, children, and children. They are real and vivid, telling the tragedy of the world in front of you.

The Shang Shu Bureau said that whether it was a mistake or normal, it was ultimately because of their mistake that so many people were displaced and their families were destroyed.

Just imagine how it would feel if Your Majesty himself was a commoner, and if something like this happened, the sky would not respond, and the earth would not work. "

He paused, his voice became heavier, and said:

"Before Chen Shuozhen died, he kept asking why His Majesty didn't come to see them. Why didn't the imperial court take care of them when they were suffering and praying? They had to take up arms before sending troops and food. Kill them?

I can't answer, because no matter how I answer, I can't give face to the court, nor can I give face to His Majesty, so she can make fun of her for nothing.

After thinking about it, I realized that such a big mistake, rebellion and counterinsurgency had caused such great losses to the Tang Dynasty. It was really unjustifiable that none of the officials in the Shangshu Province were punished.

The minister suggested that the relevant personnel of Shangshu Province must be punished. Lord Chu Suiliang, who was in charge of the approval at that time, wanted to increase the punishment and tell the world. "

When Changsun Wuji heard this, he directly said loudly: "What a great righteousness, His Majesty King Wu cares about the people. We are the only officials of the imperial court who are the only ones who are left without food. Your Majesty is so insensitive that he ordered you to remove all the officials from Shangshu Province and replace them with you." If you are like this, the world will be peaceful."

King Wu Li Ke was a little angry.

In the past, he always avoided Changsun Wuji whenever he could, and defended whenever he could.

Because he was the emperor's uncle and a highly respected veteran, he himself had some respect for legendary figures like Changsun Wuji.

But this time, because of the Muzhou incident, Changsun Wuji's obvious attitude of favoring court officials shattered the filter in his heart.

The old minister who once followed Emperor Taizong, cared about the country and worked diligently, is now just a villain who specializes in wielding power and rejects dissenters.

Then what kind of face would he give?
Dang even said directly:
"I was talking about the officials of Shangshu Province, and I was talking about Chu Suiliang, but I didn't mention a word about Taiwei. Why is Taiwei so excited?
Were you also aware of this matter at that time? In other words, this reply was originally authorized by you? "

When Changsun Wuji heard this, he stared coldly and said nothing, but in his expression, in addition to hatred, there was some shock and surprise.

Li Shan kept his eyes slightly lowered, his heart was touched by King Wu's words, and he couldn't bear it.

He was originally a person who could easily empathize with others. When he heard this quietly, he became alert and quickly weighed all the interests in his heart. He sighed slightly and said:
"Brother Huang's advice is not unreasonable. This matter..."

He stood up, turned around twice with his hands behind his back, and suddenly sneered at himself, and said slowly in a gentle and calm voice:
"Actually speaking, it is best to quell the public's anger and prove that the imperial court does not care about the life and death of the people. It is for me to issue an imperial edict and apologize to the people of the world. But to be honest... I really feel that I am at a loss."

After he finished speaking, his clear eyes turned, lowered his eyes slightly, looked down at Changsun Wuji beside him, and asked in a lukewarm voice:
"You think so, uncle? Am I not unjust for taking the blame?... Otherwise, should I bear the responsibility for my dereliction of duty on behalf of my ministers and issue a self-incriminating edict?"

Changsun Wuji felt somewhat guilty, even a little guilty, in Li Shan's seemingly gentle but cold eyes. He said quickly:

"Your Majesty, no! Your Majesty has only been on the throne for a few years, how can you damage your prestige?! After Muzhou suppresses the rebellion, it is better to rest and recuperate and manage the aftermath than to issue an imperial edict to sin against oneself! This matter is less than..."

At this moment, it was King Wu Li Ke who ended his words and said:
"Sir Taiwei, are you saying that Muzhou's affairs are not taken seriously enough, are you making a fuss out of a molehill?... If Lord Taiwei really says this, then I will be extremely disappointed.

When my father was still alive, the Taiwei was so cautious that even if the people's taxes and grain payments were not up to standard, he would write a letter to remonstrate with his father, and the whole country would change the new standard.

Now, this is a true rebellion, with no less than [-] people killed or injured. Does Lord Changsun think this matter is not worth doing? "

Changsun Wuji looked at him, his eyes shining brighter and brighter, and he was obviously more vigilant, but he was really speechless.

He...asked himself, now he is indeed not as good as he was back then, focusing on serving the public good, doing things with his heart in mind, and thinking more about his own interests.

Maybe it was peaceful for a long time, and I did everything I could do. But later on, there were less things I could do, so I slacked off.

However, he is definitely not a master who can be ridiculed and criticized by King Wu. Dealing with him is not because of favoritism!
If he has gained enough limelight, what prestige will his nephew have left in his seat?

If he didn't keep an eye on it, King Wu would become more powerful and his nephew would be so naive and soft-hearted that he wouldn't even know it!

This King of Wu must not be allowed to stay!
Changsun Wuji bit his cheek, and his thin cheekbones were slightly stained with angry red. He sneered and said:
"Your Majesty, King Wu, went to Muzhou and came back. The changes are really big. What's wrong? This time, because of His Majesty's trust, you have been given some errands and you have gained a little reputation, so you don't take us seriously." I'm cheating? I'll let you gain power in the future, but how can you repay it?"